I'm tired of being treated like a second-class citizen.

People need to free their minds of racial prejudice and believe in equality for all and freedom regardless of race. It would be a good thing if all people were treated equally and justly and not be discriminated against because of race or religion or anything that makes them different from others.

If I stayed angry at other people, I would miss finding friends among those I was angry with.

Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground.

I want to be treated like a human being.

I had been pushed as far as I could stand to be pushed. I had decided that I would have to know once and for all what rights I had as a human being and a citizen.

If you want to be respected for your actions, then your behavior must be above reproach. If our lives demonstrate that we are peaceful, humble, and trusted, this is recognized by others.